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RCSD: 9 year-old's shooting death ruled an accident

The Richland County Sheriff's Department says the shooting death of 9 year-old Christopher Scott III was an accident due to two children playing with a gun.

Lexington Police reports increase in parking lot collisions

Lexington Police is asking motorists to stay alert and cautious when driving in public parking lots.

SC Attorney General seeks life without parole in Murdaugh murder trial

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued a new statement regarding the Alex Murdaugh murder trial.

Postal Service pledges move to all-electric delivery fleet

The Postal Service says it will sharply increase the number of electric-powered delivery trucks in its fleet and will go all-electric for new purchases starting in 2026

Richland County taking additional steps to evaluate ARPA funding applicants

Richland County is taking additional steps to equitably distribute $16 million following an uptick in demand for a program that gives relief to businesses and nonprofits affected by the pandemic.

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7B over consumer loan violations

Consumer banking giant Wells Fargo is being ordered to pay $3.7 billion in fines and refunds to customers by U.S. government regulators, the largest fine to date against the bank

Richland One Superintendent issues statement on death of 9 year-old student

Richland County School District One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon issued a statement today following the death of one of their students, 9 year-old Christopher Scott, III.

International African American Museum delays January opening

The International African American Museum won't open in January as planned because of humidity and temperature issues with the building in Charleston, South Carolina, officials announced.

Fort Jackson's 282nd Army Band invites public to holiday performance

The 282nd Army Band invites you to their performance of "Holiday Reflections: Through the Eyes of a Soldier."

Lexington County Animal Services' Home For The Holidays Adoption Special Runs Through Dec.22

Lexington's Home for the Holidays adoption special underway

You can give a pet a forever home for the holidays!

SCOTUS: Title 42 temporarily frozen

Trump-era immigration policy Title 42 is staying in place for the time being.

Columbia Police looking for man with fatal shooting information

Columbia Police need your help identifying a man who may have information regarding a fatal shooting.

Richland coroner releases identity of 9 year-old killed during shooting

The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the 9 year-old victim found shot as Christopher Scott III of Hopkins.

SC Dept. of Public Safety announces Sober or Slammer campaign ahead of holiday travel

The SC Department of Public Safety is expecting heavy traffic on roads this holiday season and is encouraging motor-vehicle users to drive safe as authorities continue to crack down on impaired driving.

DHEC encourages residents to get free COVID-19 test kits

The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging individuals to utilize the free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits being provided by the federal government.